Kenneth J Mandell1, Kathryn A Colby. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to report a case of Phomopsis fungal keratitis that was diagnosed 2 months after a rose thorn injury that occurred while gardening. METHODS: The authors conducted a retrospective case report with literature review. RESULTS: Deep stromal keratitis with extension of hyphae through Descemet's membrane was treated by therapeutic keratoplasty combined with oral and topical antifungal medications. The causative organism, a Phomopsis species, was identified by culture of the surgical specimens. Phomopsis, a plant fungus, has not been previously reported as a cause of human fungal keratitis. One year after the initial surgery, visual rehabilitation was accomplished with a repeat cornea transplant and cataract extraction with return of vision to 20/25. CONCLUSIONS: Advanced fungal keratitis can be successfully treated by a combination of surgery to debulk the infectious organisms and pre- and postoperative medical therapy. Prompt recognition of fungal keratitis will increase the likelihood of cure. Phomopsis species, ubiquitous plant fungi, can cause infectious keratitis in humans.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to report a case of Phomopsis fungal keratitis that was diagnosed 2 months after a rose thorn injury that occurred while gardening. METHODS: The authors conducted a retrospective case report with literature review. RESULTS: Deep stromal keratitis with extension of hyphae through Descemet's membrane was treated by therapeutic keratoplasty combined with oral and topical antifungal medications. The causative organism, a Phomopsis species, was identified by culture of the surgical specimens. Phomopsis, a plant fungus, has not been previously reported as a cause of humanfungal keratitis. One year after the initial surgery, visual rehabilitation was accomplished with a repeat cornea transplant and cataract extraction with return of vision to 20/25. CONCLUSIONS: Advanced fungal keratitis can be successfully treated by a combination of surgery to debulk the infectious organisms and pre- and postoperative medical therapy. Prompt recognition of fungal keratitis will increase the likelihood of cure. Phomopsis species, ubiquitous plant fungi, can cause infectious keratitis in humans.
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